Movies Theatres Plays
Key Note: Hours of operation can change frequently, especially for film times and specific performances. Always check the venue’s website or call ahead for the most current schedule.
Cinemas & Film Venues
1. Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center)
Description: A historic Palm Springs landmark that now operates as a cultural center. It primarily shows independent, foreign, and art films, and hosts numerous film festivals throughout the year.
Hours: Showtimes vary daily. Typically, first matinee around 1:00 PM, last show around 7:00-8:00 PM.
Website: www.psculturalcenter.org
Contact: (760) 325-6565
2. Mary Pickford Is D’Place (Cathedral City)
Description: A modern, upscale movie-going experience with luxury recliners, a full bar, and a gourmet cafe. They show first-run mainstream blockbusters alongside independent features.
Hours: Showtimes vary daily. Box office typically opens in the late morning, with shows running until late evening.
Website: www.marypickford.com
Contact: (760) 328-7100
3. Regal Palm Springs & IMAX (Palm Springs)
Description: A standard multiplex offering the latest Hollywood releases on multiple screens, including an IMAX screen.
Hours: Showtimes vary daily. Typically open from late morning to late night.
Contact: (844) 462-7342
4. Century La Quinta & XD (La Quinta)
Description: A clean, modern multiplex with stadium seating and an extra-large XD screen. Shows first-run mainstream films.
Hours: Showtimes vary daily. Typically open from late morning to late night.
Contact: (760) 771-9200
Theatres & Playhouses (Live Performance)
1. Palm Canyon Theatre (Palm Springs)
Description: The Coachella Valley’s longest-running professional theatre company. They produce a full season of musicals, plays, and comedies in an intimate, historic venue.
Hours: Box Office hours vary. Performances are usually Thursday through Sunday evenings with weekend matinees.
Website: www.palmcanyontheatre.org
Contact: (760) 323-5123
2. McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert)
Description: The premier performing arts venue in the desert. This beautiful, state-of-the-art theatre hosts a world-class lineup of Broadway tours, famous musicians, comedians, dance troupes, and the renowned Bob Hope Distinguished Speaker Series.
Hours: Box Office: Tue-Sat, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (and 2 hours before performances). Performance times vary.
Website: www.mccallumtheatre.com
Contact: (760) 340-2787
3. Desert Theatreworks (Indio)
Description: A highly regarded professional non-profit theatre company producing musicals, dramas, and family-friendly shows at the Indio Performing Arts Center.
Hours: Performance times vary (typically evenings and matinees on weekends). Box office opens for specific show dates.
Website: www.dtworks.org
Contact: (760) 980-1455
4. Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) (Cathedral City)
Description: An award-winning, professional Equity theatre known for its high-quality productions of contemporary plays and musicals in an intimate, state-of-the-art setting.
Hours: Performance times vary (typically evenings and matinees). Box office hours are limited, best to contact via phone or email.
Website: www.cvrep.org
Contact: (760) 296-2966
5. The Purple Room Supper Club (Palm Springs)
Description: A stylish dinner club and piano bar that harkens back to the Rat Pack era. While it’s a restaurant, its main draw is live entertainment—featuring Broadway-caliber singers, jazz artists, and tributes in an intimate setting.
Hours: Dinner service from 4:00 PM. Showtimes are typically at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (check schedule). Closed Mon-Tue.
Website: www.purpleroompalmsprings.com
Contact: (760) 322-4422
6. Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC) (Indio)
Description: A multi-venue arts center that is home to Desert Theatreworks and also hosts a variety of other performances, including concerts, comedy shows, and community theatre productions.
Hours: Vary drastically by performance. Check the calendar.
Website: www.indioperformingartscenter.org
Contact: (760) 775-5200
Historic & Specialty Venues
1. Annenberg Theater (Palm Springs Art Museum)
Description: A 433-seat theatre located inside the Palm Springs Art Museum. It features a diverse season of music, dance, theatre, film, and speaker events, often with a cultural or intellectual focus.
Hours: Box office hours align with museum hours (varies by day/season). Performance times vary.
Website: www.psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater
Contact: (760) 325-4490
2. Plaza Theatre (Palm Springs)
Description: A historic 1936 theatre on Palm Canyon Drive, famously home to the “The Frank Sinatra Show” in the 1950s. Recently restored through a massive community effort, it is now reopening to host live performances, films, and events.
Hours: Vary by event. Check the website for the latest schedule.
Website: www.savetheplazatheatreps.com
Contact: Info available on website.
